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George Spyropoulos

George Spyropoulos

George Spyropoulos

Chief Operating Officer
Electra Hotels & Resorts

George Spyropoulos is the Chief Operating Officer and Board Member of Electra Hotels & Resorts, one of Greece’s oldest and most reputable hospitality groups. With more than twenty-five years of experience in the hospitality industry, he has held senior-level and top executive management positions in sales, marketing, quality, and operations and has been a key driver of the Group’s long-standing reputation for operational excellence.

As Chief Operating Officer, he oversees the overall operational performance of six hotels in Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, and Kefalonia, leading consistency, efficiency, and service excellence throughout the portfolio. Hotel teams under his leadership operate in a spirit of unity, flexibility, and mutual dedication to delivering the highest standards of Greek hospitality while supporting the Group’s sustainable growth.

Aligning with the Group’s overall strategic direction of sustainability, George has encouraged and hastened the practice of responsible operations — from energy and water conservation, waste management, local collaboration, to employee awareness of social and environmental responsibility.

He places a strong emphasis on people development, creating a culture of trust, teamwork, and professional growth. Electra Hotels & Resorts was once again certified as a “Great Place to Work®” in 2024, in recognition of its people-friendly culture and positive work environment.

Through consistent leadership and focus on quality and teamwork, George Spyropoulos represents the values of operational excellence and authentic Greek hospitality, whereby every task carried out within the organization is an exercise in professionalism and respect for people, heritage, and the future of the industry.